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As France’s Notre Dame reopens, whose heritage is worth $1bn?

The Take

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Heritage Destruction and the Politics of Space

This chapter examines the contrasting responses to heritage destruction, focusing on the Roman ruins in Palmyra and other cases of cultural loss viewed through differing lenses. It highlights the political implications of heritage preservation and the inequalities embedded in how various events are perceived and addressed by the West.

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